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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.03, 1,315.69 and 292.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.03, 1,315.69 and 292.01 is: 438.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.03 : 1,315.69 = 292.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.03/1,315.69 = 292.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.03x = 1,315.69 × 292.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.03x = 384,187.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,187.33/877.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.06

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